Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for our IdaBet.com players.
Remember, due to their draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.
From the “Ayers Above MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 20
Race 1: 1- Top Dollar – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to start the Daily Double. 6- At My Request – Was a winner last time
out and could be right there again tonight. 3- Mego Moss – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Gwally – Could grab a piece of
the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 2: 1- Mccutchen – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 3- Southwind Whiski – Has the ability to be prominently
placed on this ticket. 7- Dateline Hanover – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 9- Mighty Peruvian N – Should get a good trip
from the second tier.
Race 3: 2- California Love – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 4- Dashanay – Looks to be a tough contender with the right trip. 7- Red
Storm – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.
Race 4: 3- Sesame – Won her most recent effort and could strike again. 1- Bugs MVP – Returns from county fair action and could be tough
from the rail. 4- Spunky Bottom Girl – Made the ticket in both of her most recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 5- Impinktoo –
Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 6- Buzzen Garland – Was a winner last time out and could score again tonight. 3- Really Deep Chip – Looks to be a solid contender
with the right trip. 5- Palmers Pride – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here. 8- Sweet Honey – Could grab a minor share
despite starting from the far outside.
Race 6: 3- Dalhousie Dave – Drops in class and could prevail at this level of competition. 6- Delightful Braeden – Has been moving barns, but
racing well for everyone. 1- Pet Shark – Looks to be a solid contender in here from the rail. 7- Joes On A Roll – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 7: 2- Outburst – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here.
1- Osprey Vision – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 8- Pop I – Could make the ticket despite
starting from the far outside. 3- No Whip Chip – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 7- Southwind Amazon – Just won in 1:49.3 and could strike again to start the Pick 4. 8- Windsong Leo – Another that looks to have a
big shot in here and is going for 7 in a row. 3- Buckethead Fred – Could finish best of the rest.
Race 9: 4- Gorgeous View – Destroyed last week’s competition and looks to strike again. 2- Shadows Dream – Another who won last week
that looks to do well. 1- YS Joe – Should be a solid contender from the rail. 6- Zoom On Romeo –Could garner a minor share in here.
Race 10: 8- Sass – Won five of his last six races and could trot home a winner again tonight. 2- Pay The Winner – won his most recent effort
and looks to be tough again despite moving up in class. 6- Ultimate Shopper – Could make the ticket upon coming to Northfield. 7- Sandy’s
Victory – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 4- Bubbie Boy – Won his most recent races and could post a repeat victory. 3- Sanattle Slew – Another that looks to have a big shot in
here. 7- JJ Tanner – Finished third last time out and could make the ticket again for his new connections. 5- David The Saint – Could add value
to the exotics.
Race 12: 2- Mclucky – Posted a victory two starts back and could strike again tonight. 5- Cams Fernando – won against lesser foes last start
and looks to be tough again despite facing tougher. 6- Net Ten EOM – Made the ticket in all six of his starts this year and looks to be right there
again tonight. 4- Lucky King – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 13: 2- Western Alumni – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in
here. 4- Sin City Shark – Looks to be a solid contender with the right trip. 7- Crosswinds Dodger – could make the ticket despite the poor post
draw. 6- Unix Hanover – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 5- Chance I Might – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 3- Tail Gunner Hall – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 2- Khan Blue Chip – Draws well and should get a good
trip. 1- Beach Boy Brody – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 7- Gallant Seelster – Could add some value to the exotics.
Race 15: 4- Librado Hanover – Could capture tonight’s finale. 5- Rocken Camnation – Another that looks to have a big shot in here.
1- Finding Terror – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 8- Yes Your Mattjesty – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.
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